Littlebritt Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi my husband has received a positive skills assessment for CSOL schedule 2 job and we excitedly thought it was just a case of finding him a job, applying for state sponsorship and we'd be on the plane. However, we have seen a lot of research that suggests that he won't get a job from the UK so just wondered if this is what you found? Hoping to hear some positive stories... He is a project manager for highways and traffic signals Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi and welcome to the forum It does happen, but rarely. Generally occupations on schedule 2 are occupations which have no shortage of local people applying. The problem is time - when a company advertisers a position, it wants it filled there and then - within a couple of months maximum. However, it would take considerably longer to wait for someone to get their visa granted and make the move. But all you can do is keep applying. Are any other states offering sponsorship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I got my job from the UK, but as VS says, they wanted me there asap, so ended up on a 457, but as soon as I arrived applied for a sponsored PR visa, 9 months later I had it in my hand, so it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebritt Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I got my job from the UK, but as VS says, they wanted me there asap, so ended up on a 457, but as soon as I arrived applied for a sponsored PR visa, 9 months later I had it in my hand, so it can be done. Thank you both for your responses. WA is the only state Very Stormy but it's also where we have family so our preference anyway. Druid we could come on a 457 but didn't think many employers would be happy to do this. How did you find your job? Apply direct to employers/recruitment agencies? Are you in a similar industry? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 The chances of getting a job from the UK will vary a lot by occupation. Do factor in that WA is in an economic downturn at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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